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Wesley Commons

EIN 57-0524661 · Greenwood, SC

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak45 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It owes more than it owns.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

WESLEY COMMONS IS A CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY THAT PROVIDES VALUE-BASED HEALTH SERVICES, INCLUDING ASSISTED LIVING, INTERMEDIATE AND SKILLED NURSING CARE, SPECIALIZED CARE FOR ALZHEIMER'S AND DEMENTIA-RELATED ILLNESSES, AS WELL AS CRITICAL THERAPY PROGRAMS.

Income
$30.3 million
Spending
$28.9 million
Spent on programs
74%
Reserves
-21.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 93%
Employees
494
Volunteers
69
Highest pay
$649,721, president/ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 45 out of 100. Higher than 18% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 100% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    74% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 16 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (4)
  1. $18.0 million spent. INDEPENDENT LIVING - WESLEY COMMONS IS A MASTER PLANNED, FULL-SERVICE CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY LOCATED ON OVER 158 BEAUTIFUL, WOODED ACRES IN GREENWOOD, SOUTH CAROLINA. THE COMMUNITY OFFERS A FULL RANGE OF SERVICES FOR SENIOR ADULTS - A VARIETY OF INDEPENDENT RESIDENTIAL LIVING NEIGHBORHOODS, WITH THE SECURITY OF QUALITY AND CARING OPTIONS FOR ASSISTED LIVING, ALZHEIMER'S AND DEMENTIA CARE, AND SKILLED NURSING RIGHT ON OUR CAMPUS. THIS GIVES RETIREES THE FREEDOM TO SHAPE THEIR OWN RETIREMENT LIFESTYLE WITH COMFORT. THE COMMUNITY SUPPORTS CRITICAL THERAPY PROGRAMS TO INSURE COMPREHENSIVE CARE.
  2. $2.0 million spent. SKILLED NURSING - SURROUNDED BY LUSH LANDSCAPING AND ROLLING GREEN MEADOWS, WESLEY COMMONS HEALTH CARE CENTER IS A LIVELY AND INVITING PLACE. ORIGINALLY OPENED IN 1971, THE HEALTH CARE CENTER HAS 40 PRIVATE ROOMS WITH PRIVATE BATHS AND 40 PRIVATE ROOMS WITH JACK/JILL BATHS. ALL ROOMS OFFER AMPLE SPACE FOR FAMILY VISITS AND A CALM ENVIRONMENT THAT IS CONDUCIVE TO THE HIGHEST QUALITY OF LIFE. THE HEALTH CARE CENTER IS CERTIFIED BY MEDICARE AND MEDICAID AND OFFERS 24-HOUR PROFESSIONAL LICENSED SKILLED NURSING CARE.
  3. $1.2 million spent. ASSISTED LIVING - PALMETTO PLACE ASSISTED LIVING IS A BEAUTIFUL PART OF WESLEY COMMONS COMMUNITY THAT OFFERS AN ENVIRONMENT THAT ENCOURAGES INDEPENDENCE AND SELF-WORTH, WHILE PROVIDING ASSISTANCE WITH EVERYDAY ACTIVITIES. WE ARE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE SENIOR ADULTS WITH INDIVIDUALIZED ASSISTANCE WITH ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING SUCH AS BATHING, DRESSING, MEALS, MEDICATION MANAGEMENT/ADMINISTRATION AND CAREFREE LIVING. OUR RESIDENTS ENJOY DINING IN A RESTAURANT-STYLE ATMOSPHERE WHERE THEIR NEEDS AND DESIRES ARE MET BY A WAIT STAFF. THERE IS ALSO A FULL ARRAY OF ACTIVITIES TO STIMULATE THEIR MINDS AND BODIES. WE ENCOURAGE THESE RESIDENTS TO PARTAKE IN THE FITNESS ACTIVITIES OFFERED IN OUR WELLNESS COMPLEX, FULLY EQUIPPED WITH A WEIGHT ROOM, EXERCISE ROOM, AND POOL WITH MEN AND WOMEN'S LOCKER ROOMS.JASMINE COTTAGE IS A 14-BED SECURED DEMENTIA UNIT. WE SPECIALIZE IN THE CARE OF INDIVIDUALS WITH COGNITIVE RELATED ILLNESSES. WE PROVIDE HIGHER STAFFING RATIOS IN ORDER TO MEET INDIVIDUAL RESIDENT NEEDS. WE OFFER ASSISTANCE WITH ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING SUCH AS BATHING, DRESSING, AND CUES TO PROMOTE SELF-ESTEEM AND OVERALL FEELING OF ACCOMPLISHMENT FOR THE RESIDENT. THE AREA IS VERY FRIENDLY, INVITING, AND HOMELIKE. MEALS ARE DELIVERED AND SERVED "FAMILY STYLE." WE PROVIDE STIMULATING ACTIVITIES TO KEEP THE RESIDENT INVOLVED AND ACTIVE. STAFF SPECIALIZE IN BEHAVIORAL DISTURBANCES SUCH AS SUNDOWNING, TIME TRAVELING, OR AGITATION ISSUES. THE AREA IS DESIGNED TO MAKE THE RESIDENT FEEL SECURE AND COMFORTABLE IN THEIR SURROUNDINGS.
  4. $77,265 spent. HOME HEALTH SERVICES

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending September 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since June 1999.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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